David Anderson, Realtor

06/21/2026

If you’re thinking about waiting until things “settle down” before you make your move, here's something to consider:

Mortgage rates aren’t expected to change much anytime soon, and it will take a while for inflation to cool down, even when things cool off in the Middle East.

On the other hand, summer has always been one of the strongest seasons of the year for both buyers and sellers. If you delay your move until fall or winter, some summer opportunities may already be fading.

One of the biggest frustrations buyers have faced over the past few years has been a lack of affordable options. Maybe you’ve run into this yourself:
• You find a house you like, but it's out of your budget.
• You find something in your budget, but you don’t like it.
• Or worse, nothing interesting hits the market for weeks.

However, summer months consistently bring more sellers into the market than later in the year. That gives buyers a real window of fresh choices, typically with 32% more options than the average month from September-December.

So, could waiting until later this year work out? Sure. But it's important to understand what you may gain by moving now too. That way you’ll have the full picture before you decide.

Let’s connect to see if summer could be your best option to make a move.

Contact David Anderson:
📞 928-606-2316
🌐 www.propertyinflagstaff.com

06/20/2026

06/18/2026

One of the biggest reasons buyers are still sitting on the sidelines is because they think home prices are going to come down.

06/18/2026

Remember a few years back when sellers held all the power and buyers were stuck offering way over asking or waiving inspections just to get a chance at the house? In many markets, those days are behind us.

06/15/2026

It makes sense why everyone’s asking what’s going to happen. Affordability is tight. Rates feel high. Prices do too. And people want to know if the second half of the year will be better.

Here's the honest answer. A lot of it depends on inflation and the lingering uncertainty overseas. Even though you want rates to come down, experts say the latest inflation data could be setting the stage for rates to stay “higher for longer.”

So, what can you do about it? Should you just wait?

My advice is simple. Focus on what you can control. Even in a market like this, there are things you can do to get the best mortgage rate possible. Because sometimes you need to move no matter what’s happening—and that’s okay. You just need the right strategy.

You don’t have to figure it out alone. There are still ways to move forward, even in today’s market, if you know where to look. So, let’s connect to talk about what this means for your situation and timing.

Contact David Anderson:
📞 928-606-2316
🌐 www.propertyinflagstaff.com

06/14/2026

Still deciding whether to buy your first home now or wait until later?

Here’s something to consider. Buyers who get their first home around age 30 build about $119,000 more in net worth by age 50 compared to those who wait until their 40s.

So, every year you spend saving for the "right" moment could quietly chip away at future wealth.

That doesn’t mean buying before you’re ready. But it does mean that if you’re ready and able to buy now, acting now may be a better strategy than postponing. You might find that a head start matters more than waiting to save the "perfect" down payment.

Let’s connect to map out what timeline fits your situation and our market.

Contact David Anderson:
📞 928-606-2316
🌐 www.propertyinflagstaff.com

06/11/2026

A lot of people who want to move are telling themselves the same thing: "Maybe I'll just wait until later this year once things calm down."

06/10/2026

You may have started shopping with a specific mental image of your future home in mind. Then the houses in your budget came in smaller than you had pictured. But don’t let that discourage you!

Going smaller might be a smart play in today’s market—and the upside can be bigger than you'd think. Let’s break down two places to look where smaller won’t necessarily feel like a compromise.

For starters, smaller is on trend right now. Newly built homes have been shrinking for years because builders focus on the types of homes consumers want the most. After all, they want to build what will actually sell. For the past decade, buyers have begun to agree that less is more.

Smaller square footage also may be more within budget for many buyers. It’s part of why new home prices recently hit a 5-year low.
So, if you’re not getting excited about any of the existing options at your price point, it may be time to check out what builders are doing in your area.

• You may find brand-new options you really love with all the latest and greatest features.
• A move-in-ready house may be more appealing.
• If you get modern appliances and design, maybe slightly less square footage won’t feel like a big compromise.
• Many new developments are designed so the home is just one part of where you actually spend your time.
• Master-planned communities often include walking trails, pools, fitness centers, co-working spaces, and outdoor gathering areas—the kind of features that pick up where your floor plan leaves off.

Curious about the new home options in our area? Let's connect.

Contact David Anderson:
📞 928-606-2316
🌐 www.propertyinflagstaff.com